Devin White on Jacob Phillips’ game-defining Pick 6 against Miami: ‘I wanted to cry’
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Devin White is more than LSU’s best player, he’s a leader and a mentor to the younger players on the roster. When Jacob Phillips registered the first interception of his college career, and took it back for a touchdown no less, White claims he felt like a proud brother more than anything.
The interception was a key point in LSU’s 33-17 season-opening win over Miami and was arguably the key play in the game. Following Phillips’ Pick 6, the score was 27-3 LSU. Miami did not score another point until the fourth quarter.
White just so happens to be Phillips’ roommate on the team and according to LSU’s Preseason All-American, the success the young player is having on the field is no accident — it’s a result of all the hard work he’s put in during the offseason.
During his post-game press availability, White was asked about his initial reaction to the play.
“Shoot, I wanted to cry,” White joked. “That’s little bro. We roommates. I’ve been looking after him, teaching him everything I know and to see him have a big night was very special — because he been waiting. He’s been working so hard. He decided all summer to get up and come workout with me at 7 a.m. and get his body right, doing extra film with me and it’s paying off. Once he got comfortable, he was able to make a lot of plays.”
As for what White first said to Phillips after the play, LSU’s star defender didn’t hold back from sharing his emotions during the heat of battle.
“I just told him I love him, I’m proud of him,” White revealed. “It couldn’t have happened to a better person. The guy is so humble. No. 1 linebacker coming in, didn’t play much last year but never complained. Played special teams, did a great job and now is his time.”
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
